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Oakland Raiders safety Brandian Ross (R) breaks up a pass near the endzone to Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas during the third quarter of their NFL football game in Denver September 23, 2013.

Oakland Raiders safety Brandian Ross (R) breaks up a pass near the endzone to Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas during the third quarter of their NFL football game in Denver September 23, 2013. (RICK WILKING / REUTERS)

Oakland Raiders safety Brandian Ross (R) breaks up a pass near the endzone to Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas during the third quarter of their NFL football game in Denver September 23, 2013.